My first real attempt at free-motion quilting
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I have been drooling over some of the pictures on this board for ages. Every day when I get my email I have to check out the latest pictures of what y'all are doing. I'm amazed, inspired, and in most cases very envious of the skill level here.
So, I got the bug . I decided to attempt FMQ. I found this table topper pattern that I absolutely fell in love with, emailed the designer and asked for permission to make it. I had no idea how difficult it would be--I am allergic to triangles--, but I like how it turned out. [ATTACH=CONFIG]362245[/ATTACH] I did the SID and that didn't turn out too bad, so I did more lines. Then I tried a little squiggle in the middle strip to counter all the straight lines. I didn't like it so I turned it into a vine and added leaves. At Once I made the first leaf, I was on my way and simply couldn't stop. It was kinda fun. I didn't like it at first, but it has started to grow on me. |
Very nice!! Your quilting look great!! A lot bettter then my first time. Love the colors you used!
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You did a wonderful job on this quilt! If you could see my first attempt, it was aweful. Yours is great only to be even more so as you continue FMQing!
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Great job on your first FMQ, looks good!!!!
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Of course it is growing on you, vines right?:D Your star spin is beautiful! I did one a while back and starch is your friend on the bias edges.
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I wish I could do as well with the free motion.
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It sure looks great to me!!
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good feathers
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I love your leafy vines and your selection to put it on the dark green strip makes it pop! You first attempts at FMQ are inspirational. I can just imagine what you will accomplish with more practice.
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I love what you did. Great job and congratulations! I think the first time is the hardest. I was actually scared to try it the first time. ;0
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Great job - well done on your FMQ
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looks wonderful, great job and thank you for sharing
Have a Blessed day Ellen |
Wow I wish mind looked that great.
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Beautiful and so is your FMQ. I am still trying to learn.
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Those vines were the first details that I noticed, so they really do work well! Love your table topper. The colors are perfect for this time of year. So, would you say you're hooked?
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What great results for your FMQ. Your results are admirable and you've certainly got a lot more talent and courage than this writer!!!
I bought more bobbins for my Viking Mega Quilter so I can start practicing FMQ beginning at ground zero. I will be using some tightly woven fabric and cotton batting. I am so nervous about this learning process that I chose patterned fabric at the thrift store. I figured that I could "birth" a small quilt for a dog or cat and go to town with my experiments. Keep up your wonderful work and please, please post your progress. You are an inspiration! :-) |
I love it and your quilting is beautiful,great job done.
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Very nice!! Your quilting look great!
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yeah for you. I love the leaf design where you put it, it just adds such a nice touch. I love FMQ and am so happy for you that you were brave enough to start doing it. For me, it is the most fun part of a quilt.
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What a great job you did!
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beautiful topper and you certainly do much better then I ever could, very nice
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Thanks for all these lovely comments and all the great encouragement and inspiration. As I just wrote in a blog, this board is the greatest!
Quilting is addictive-in whatever form. I will always love hand-quilting, but the idea of 'drawing' in thread is pretty exciting too. I just know there are countless feathers in my future...Thanks again! |
Of course it is growing on you, vines right?http://www.quiltingboard.com/images/smilies/biggrin.png Your star spin is beautiful! I did one a while back and starch is your friend on the bias edges. |
Originally Posted by feline fanatic
(Post 5509501)
I love your leafy vines and your selection to put it on the dark green strip makes it pop! You first attempts at FMQ are inspirational. I can just imagine what you will accomplish with more practice.
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Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com
(Post 5509694)
Those vines were the first details that I noticed, so they really do work well! Love your table topper. The colors are perfect for this time of year. So, would you say you're hooked?
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Originally Posted by kay carlson
(Post 5510222)
What great results for your FMQ. Your results are admirable and you've certainly got a lot more talent and courage than this writer!!!
I bought more bobbins for my Viking Mega Quilter so I can start practicing FMQ beginning at ground zero. I will be using some tightly woven fabric and cotton batting. I am so nervous about this learning process that I chose patterned fabric at the thrift store. I figured that I could "birth" a small quilt for a dog or cat and go to town with my experiments. Keep up your wonderful work and please, please post your progress. You are an inspiration! :-) |
Very pretty.
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Originally Posted by debcavan
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yeah for you. I love the leaf design where you put it, it just adds such a nice touch. I love FMQ and am so happy for you that you were brave enough to start doing it. For me, it is the most fun part of a quilt.
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What a great job for your first FMQ quilt. I just decided to start machine quilting. Was the motivation to finally buy the new machine I had been wanting. I'm still practicing on practice sandwiches, not brave enough to start on a real quilt. I do have a top I think I will SID. You inspire me to keep going and get to the point where I'm brave enough to FM my first quilt.
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
(Post 5509501)
I love your leafy vines and your selection to put it on the dark green strip makes it pop! You first attempts at FMQ are inspirational. I can just imagine what you will accomplish with more practice.
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Looks like you did a fantastic job on this.
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Amazing! I am so scared to try FMQ but one day I will. You are an inspiration, thanks!
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Fantastic endeavor! FMQ still scares me a little.
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Great job!- you can't go wrong trying and get better the more you do! I have a friend that just won't give it an honest try and I just know she could do it if she gave it a fair chance. Me, I'm a newbie at it, too, but am fearless at jumping in and just have a go at it! I do a lot of research and have a plan in my head. Cudos to you:)
Sally |
So, your first time! You did great, and are on your way. Enjoy and have fun.
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Good job.....Looks great.
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You did great FMQ, sure wish I could do it that good ! I have this pattern myself, have not used it yet. You did a great job.
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An excellent first FMQ quilt. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh boy, what a great way to start a morning--with all these kind words. You ladies are awesome. I can't tell you what it means to me to be called an inspiration when in reality I am the inspired one. So many good things happen here. There is nothing more exciting than the creative process. So many quilts yet to make...Quilt on...Piece and Love!
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SUPER JOB! I like that pattern. Your leaves look great
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